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VHJ 355L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 355L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,284 miles

steering has slight play

underbody corroded slightly and welded and undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,477 miles

Oil leak

slight pas leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre sizes sr 70/15

brake servo vacuum pipe not clipped/ insucure

n/s/f brake hose damp but not leaking

n/s/f tyres cracked on in side

oil leak

small p a s leak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,253 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre sizes sr 70/15

brake servo vacuum pipe not clipped/ insucure

n/s/f brake hose damp but not leaking

n/s/f tyres cracked on in side

oil leak

small p a s leak

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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VHJ 355L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHJ 355L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHJ 355L registered?

VHJ 355L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 18 January 1973.

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